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CURVED BEAM
Theory of Simple Bending
Due to bending moment, tensile stress develops in one portion of section and compressive
stress in the other portion across the depth. In between these two portions, there is a layer
where stresses are zero. Such a layer is called neutral layer. Its trace on the cross section is
called neutral axis. Again for simple bending, the bending equation = = is suitable for
Curved beam:-
Curved beams are the parts of machine members found in C-clamps, crane hooks, frames
machines, planers etc. In straight beams the neutral axis of the section coincides with its
centroidal axis and the stress distribution in the beam is linear. But in the case of curved
beams the neutral axis of is shifted towards the centre of curvature of the beam causing a
non-linear [hyperbolic] distribution of stress. The neutral axis lies between the centroidal axis
and the centre of curvature and will always be present within the curved beams. It has also
been found that the stresses in the fibres of a curved beam are not proportional to the
distances of the fibres from the neutral surfaces, as is assumed for a straight beam.
i) The material of the beam is perfectly homogeneous [i.e., same material throughout] and
isotropic [i.e., equal elastic properties in all directions]
ii) The cross section has an axis of symmetry in a plane along the length of the beam.
iii) The material of the beam obeys Hooke's law.
iv) The transverse sections which are plane before bending remain plane after bending also.
v) Each layer of the beam is free to expand or contract, independent of the layer above or
below it.
vi) The Young's modulus is same both in tension and compression.
=
= ,
=
=
=
=
= , .
=
=
= , . &
=
= − ,( ),
=
=
Consider a curved beam with rc, as the radius of centroidal axis, rn, the radius of neutral
surface, ri, the radius of inner fibre, ro, the radius of outer fibre subjected to bending moment
Mb.
Let AB and CD be the two adjacent cross-sections separated from each other by a small
angle d.
Because of Mb the section CD rotates through a small angle dα and point “C” shifted to “C’ “
& point D shifted to D’.
Consider a elemental fiber “PQ” at a distance “r” from center of curvature “o” or at a distance
“y” from neutral axis. Due to application of moment Mb , the point Q shifted to Q’. The unit
deformation of fibre PQ at a distance y from neutral surface is:
Deformation =
=> = = − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − −(1)
( − )
The unit stress on this fibre is, Stress = Strain × Young’s modulus of material of beam
= × = − − − − − − − − − − − − − (2)
( − )
For equilibrium, the summation of the forces acting on the cross sectional area must be zero.
=> =0
=> =0
( − )
=0 − − − − − − − − − − − − − −(3)
( − )
Also the external moment Mb applied is resisted by internal moment. i.e Mb=-M
=> ( )=
=> =
( − )
=> =
( − )
=> =
( − )
− +
=> =
( − )
=> − + =
( − )
(3) =0
( − )
=> − = =−
=> =
Here ‘e’ represents the distance between the centroidal axis and neutral axis. i.e.
= −
Rearranging terms in equation
=> =
ℎ (2 ) = × = =
( − ) ( − )
=> =
−
=> =
Where “r” be the radius of the elemental fiber from center of curvature = −
On considering the equation (3)
=0
( − )
=> =0
( − )
From the figure it is found that “y”= rn – r or rn = r + y or r = rn – y
( − + )
=> = =− + =0
( − ) ( − )
=> = =
=> =
∫
The bending stress distribution diagram along the depth of the curved beam is shown as
follows:
SIGN CONVENTION:-
Consider the simple bending case:-
A cantilever beam subjected to end load as shown in figure. Due to load a bending moment
acting about the centroidal axis in clock wise direction which tends to bend the beam &
produce a convex surface at the top and a concave surface at the bottom. This implies that
the upper fibers / layer at the top are under tension whereas the fibers / layers at the bottom
are under compression.
Let consider the cross-section of the beam (plane hatched in red colour), due to moment “M”
the cross-section plane (plane hatched in red colour) tends to rotate in clock wise direction
(moment direction), i.e the plane hatched in green colour above the neutral axis comes out of
the cross-section plane whereas bellow the neutral axis it goes into the cross-section plane.
The side of the neutral axis where plane hatched in green colour comes out, that side of the
neutral axis the bending stress is tensile in nature and vice-versa.
Case-2
The applied moment trying to open the curve beam or trying to straight the beam or trying to
increase the radius of curvature.
When the applied moment trying to increase the radius of curvature, the outer surface is
under compression and the inner surface is under tension. The bending moment “M” is
considered as positive.
" "=
∫
As”r” = rn + y
Differentiating both the side w.r.t “y” =1 => =
Hence rn :
×ℎ ℎ
rn = = =
∫
B. Trapezoidal Section:-
Consider an elemental section at a distance “y” from neutral axis of thickness “dy”.
Let width of the elemental section “b’ “, where :
−
= + ×( − )
= +
= => =
−
= × = × = + ×( − )
−
= + ( − )
−
= [ ] + [ ] −
−
= [ − ]+ [ − ]− −
−
= [ ]+ [ ] − [( − )( + )]
−
= [ ]+ [ ]− [ ( + )]
−
= [ ]+ [ ( − )]
−
= [ ]+ [ ( )]
= [ ]+( − ) = ( + )
" "=
∫
−
′× + ×( − ) ×
=> = =
−
+ ×( − ) −
=> = = + −
−
= [ ] + [ − ]
−
= + − ( − )
" "=
∫
( + )
=
−
+ −
On putting the boundary condition in formulation of trapezoidal section, the radius of curvature of
neutral axis may be calculated.
= & =0
( + ) ( )
= = =
− −
+ − −
= = ×ℎ + ×ℎ + ×ℎ
= = + +
×ℎ + ×ℎ + ×ℎ
" rn " = =
∫ + +
Where :
= +ℎ
= +ℎ = +ℎ +ℎ +ℎ
B. Circular section:-
+
" rn " = =
∫ 4
= × = × cos = × cos
= cos
cos
= =
Note:- when =0, the bending moment and direct stress are maximum & plane is known as
critical plane.
Q.1. a crane hook is of trapezoidal cross-section having inner side 80 mm, outer side 30 mm,
and depth 120 mm. the radius of curvature of the inner side is 80 mm. if the load 100 kN is applied
in following two condition, find the maximum tensile and compressive stress across critical cross-
section.
b). when the load shifted by 10 mm towards inside surface from center of curvature.
Solution:-
Given data:-
= 80 , ℎ = 120 , = 80 , = 30 , = 100 = 10 × 10
= + ℎ = 200
" "=
∫
( + ) ( + )
= =
− −
+ − + −
= = = = 122.525
. + . [ . − ] . + . [ . ] .
A= ( + ) =
‘e’ represents the distance between the centroidal axis and neutral axis. i.e.
= − = 130.91 − 122.525 = 8.385
ℎ => =
−
A) For case (a) when load passing through center of curvature.
= ℎ = × = 13.091 × 10
= − = 122.525 − 80 = 42.525
=> = − = = 80
13.091 × 10 42.525
A= = = = =
− − 6600 × 8.385 80
= 125.742 / ( )
=> = − (− ) = + = = 200
−
A= = = =−
− − (− )
13.091 × 10 77.475
=− = −91.634 / ( )
6600 × 8.385 2080
= = = = = 15.152 / ( )
Resultant stress:-
= + = 140.894 / ( )
= + = −76.482 / ( )
B. For case (b) when the load shifted by 10 mm towards inside surface from center
of curvature.
= ℎ
= − = 130.91 − 10 = 120.91
= × = 12.091 × 10
A= =
−
= =
−
12.091 × 10 42.525
=
6600 × 8.385 80
= 116.137 / ( )
A= =
−
−
= =−
− (− )
12.091 × 10 77.475
=−
6600 × 8.385 2080
= −84.634 / ( )
Resultant stress:-
= + = 131.289 / ( )
= + = −69.482 / ( )
C. For case (b) when the load shifted by 10 mm away from center of curvature.
= ℎ
= + = 130.91 + 10 = 140.91
= × = 12.091 × 10
A= =
−
= =
−
14.091 × 10 42.525
=
6600 × 8.385 80
= 135.347 / ( )
A= =
−
−
= =−
− (− )
14.091 × 10 77.475
=−
6600 × 8.385 2080
= −98.634 / ( )
Resultant stress:-
= + = 150.499 / ( )
= + = −83.482 / ( )
WORK SHEET
Q.2. Plot the stress distribution about section A-B of the hook as shown in figure.
Given data:
ri = 50mm, ro = 150mm, P = 22X103N, b = 20mm, h = 150-50 = 100mm
A = bh = 20X100 = 2000mm2
ℎ
= +
= 50 + 50 = 100
2
×ℎ ℎ
rn = = =
∫
100
= = 91.024
150
50
= − = 100 − 91.024 = 8.976
= ℎ AB = × = 22 × 10 × 100 = 2.2 × 10
, ℎ Applied moment trying to increase the radius of curvature, the outer
surface is under compression and the inner surface is under tension. The bending moment
“M” is considered as positive.
Direct stress at section “A-B”
= = = = = 11 / ( )
∶
= + = 111.55 / ( )
= + = −37.183 / ( )
= ×( + )= ×( + cos ) = ×( + cos )
= cos
cos
= =
A. Straight portion
B. Curve portion
Straight portion
For calculating stress in straight portion (MD) general pure bending formula can be applied:
( ) = ×
= ×
( ) = × & ℎ
= = ×( + )= ×
cos 90
( ) = = =0
( ) = ( ) ± ( ) = ( )
Curve portion
= ×( + )= ×( + )= ×( + )
( ) =
−
( ) = =
( ) = ( ) ± ( )
Q.3. Figure shows a frame of a punching machine and its various dimensions. Determine the
maximum stress in the frame, if it has to resist a force of 85kN.
Given data:-
L=750mm,
ri = 250mm, ro = 550mm, P = 85X103N
= 300 , = 75 , ℎ = 75 ,
ℎ = 225 , = 250 ,
= 250 + 75 = 325 ,
= 325 + 225 = 550
=( × )+( × )=
( × )× +( × )× +
= = .
( × )+( × )
rc = + = + . = .
× + ×
" rn " = =
∫ +
( × )+( × )
rn = = .
+
ℎ = 0.5 = −24.165 /
The below figure shows the stress distribution.
Q.4. The section of a crane hook is rectangular in shape whose width is 30mm and depth is
60mm. The centre of curvature of the section is at distance of 125mm from the inside section and
the load line is 100mm from the same point. Find the capacity of hook if the allowable stress in
tension is 75N/mm2.
Given data:
= 75 ( )
= ℎ AB
= × = × 155 = 155
, ℎ Applied moment trying to
increase the radius of curvature, the outer
surface is under compression and the inner
surface is under tension. The bending moment
“M” is considered as positive.
Direct stress at section “A-B”
= = = = = 0.555 × 10 / ( )
=
For point “B” , fiber at outer surface
=
− = 185 − 153.045 = 31.955
= , = −31.955
=> = − (− ) = + = = 185
− 155 31.955
A= = = =− =−
− − (− ) 1800 × 1.955 185
= −7.608 × 10 / ( )
∶
= + = 10.437 × 10 / ( )
= + = −7.053 × 10 / ( )
Maximum tensile stress is :
= 75 => 75 = 10.437 × 10
P=7185.972 N
Q.5. The figure shows a loaded offset bar. What is the maximum off-set distance ’x’ if the
allowable stress in tension is limited to 50N/mm2.
Solution:-
Given data:-
=
= − = , = , = ×
= + =
Maximum tensile stress is :
+
" rn " = =
∫
√ +√
= = .
= = = .
= − = − . = .
= AB
= × = × × = ×
, Applied moment trying to
increase the radius of curvature, the outer surface is
under compression and the inner surface is under
tension. The bending moment “Mb” is considered as
positive.
Direct stress at section “A-B”
×
= = = =
.
= . / ( )
A= = = =
− −
× .
= = . / ( )
. × .
∶
= − =( . − . ) / ( )
= + = −( . + . ) / ( )
Maximum tensile stress is :
= => 50 = . − .
x=615.273 mm
Q.6. Determine the stresses at point A and B of the split ring shown in figure.
Solution:-
Given data:-
=
= − = , = , = ×
= + =
Determination of C.G. of the section:-
= =
" rn " =
∫
+
=
√ +√
= = .
= = = .
= − = − . = .
=
= × = × × = ×
, Applied moment trying to
decrease the radius of curvature, the outer
surface is under tension and the inner surface is
under compression. The bending moment “Mb” is
considered as negative.
Direct stress at section “A-B”
×
= = = =
.
= . / ( )
B= = = =
− −
− × .
= =− / ( )
. × .
For point “A” , fiber at outer surface =
= − = − . = .
= , =− .
=> = − (− ) = + = =
−
A= = = =−
− − (− )
− × .
=− = . / ( )
. × .
∶
= − = . / ( )
= + =− . / ( )
Consider a thin circular ring subjected to symmetrical load F as shown in the figure.
The ring is symmetrical and is loaded symmetrically in vertical directions. Consider the horizontal
section as shown in the A and B, the vertical forces would be F/2.
No horizontal forces would be there at A and B i.e H=0. this argument can be proved by
understanding that since the ring and the external forces are symmetrical, the reactions too must be
symmetrical.
Assume that two horizontal inward forces H, act at A and B in the upper half, as shown in the figure.
In this case, the lower half must have forces H acting outwards as shown to maintain equilibrium.
This however, results in violation of symmetry and hence H must be zero. Besides the forces,
moments of equal magnitude M0 act at A and B. it should be noted that these moments do not
violate the condition of symmetry. Thus loads on the section can be treated as that shown in the
figure. The unknown quantity is M0. Again Considering symmetry, we conclude that the tangents at
A and B must be vertical and must remain so after deflection or M0 does not rotate.
By Castigliano’s theorem, the partial derivative of the strain energy with respect to the load gives the
displacement of the load. In this would be zero.
=0 − − − − − − − − − − − −(1)
The bending moment at any point C, located at angle “”, as shown in figure. Will be
= − ( − cos )
2
= − (1 − cos ) − − − − − (2)
2
=> = =0
[ − (1 − cos )]
= 2 =1
& =
− 2 (1 − cos )
=> = =4 ×1×
4
= − (1 − cos ) =0
2
=> − + cos =0
2 2
=> − + sin =0
2 2
=> − + =0
2 2 2 2
=> = −1 − − − − − − − −(3)
2
As this quantity (M0) is positive the direction assumed for M0 is correct and it produces tension in the
inner fibers and compression on the outer.
It should be noted that these equations are valid in the region, = 0 to = 900. The bending
moment Mb at any angle from equation (2) will be:-
2
= −1 − (1 − cos ) = cos − − − − − − − − (4)
2 2 2
Bending moment will be Zero when,
2
cos = => = 50.46 − − − − − − − − − (5)
At load point, i.e. at = 2 , the bending moment is maximum :
2
= − =− − − − − − − − − − − − − − (6)
2
It is seen that numerically, Mb-max is greater than M0. The stress at any angle can be found out by
considering the forces as shown in the figure.
The vertical force F/2 can be resolved into two components (creates normal direct stresses)
(creates shear stresses).
= cos
2
= sin
2
The combined normal stress across any section will be: =± + cos
( ± )
It should be noted that in calculating the bending stresses, it is assumed that the radius is large
compared to the depth, or the beam is almost a straight beam.
Consider a thin closed ring subjected to symmetrical load F as shown in the figure. At the two ends
C and D, the vertical forces would be F/2.
No horizontal forces would be there at C and D, as discussed earlier ring. The unknown quantity is
M0.
Again considering symmetry, we conclude that the tangents at C and D must be vertical and must
remain so after deflection or M0 does not rotate.
= − ( − )
= => + =
= + =
=> + ( ) =
=> + − ( − ) = =
=> + − + =
=> + − + =
+ −
=> =
It can be observed that at L = 0 equation reduces to the same expression as obtained for a circular
ring. i.e
=> = −1
2
The M0 produces tension in inner fiber and Compression on the outer.
The stress at any angle can be found by considering the force as shown in the above figure. The
vertical force F/2 can be resolved in two components (creates normal direct stresses) and S
(creates shear stresses).
Normal force “N”
= cos
2
& shear stress “S”
=
sin
2
The combined normal stress across any section will be
=± +
( ± )
Q.7. Determine the stress induced in a circular ring of circular cross section of 25 mm diameter
subjected to a tensile load 6500N. The inner diameter of the ring is 60 mm.
Solution:
Given data:-
= , = , = . = ,
= , = + =
+
" rn " = =
∫
√ +√
= = .
= = = .
= − = . − . = .
2
= −1 − (1 − cos ) = cos −
2 2 2
At section B-B, = 0
= −1 − (1 − cos 0)
=
2 2
2 2
= cos0 − = 1−
2 2
6500 × 42.5 2
= 1− = 50277.5
2
At inner fiber
= = 30 , = − = 11.56 (+ )
× ×
= =
( − )
50277.5 × 11.56
=
. × . ×
= 41.987 ( )
At outer fiber
= = 55 , = − = 13.44 (− )
= + = 48.608 / ( )
= + = −20.005 ( )
× × −87933.106 × 11.56
= = = = −73.433 ( )
( − ) . × . ×
At outer fiber
= = 55 , = − = 13.44 (− )
× × −87933.106 × (−13.44)
= = = = 46.568 ( )
( − (− )) . × . ×
= + = 46.568 ( )
Q.8. A chain link is made of 40 mm diameter rod is circular at each end, the mean diameter of
which is 80mm. The straight sides of the link are also 80mm. If the link carries a load of 90kN;
estimate the tensile and compressive stress along the section of load line. Also find the stress at a
section 900 from the load line.
Solution:
Solution:-
Given data:-
= , = = , =
= , = , = + =
=
Determination of C.G. of the section:-
= =
= =
+
" rn " = =
∫
√ +√
= = .
= = = .
= − = − . = .
The bending moment Mb at any angle will be:
= − ( − cos )
2
−2
= − (1 − cos )
2 2 + 2
At section B-B, = 0
−2
= = − (1 − cos 0)
2 2 + 2
−2
=
2 2 +
90000 × 40 −2
= = 399655.7
2 2 × 40 + 40
At inner fiber
= = 20 , = − = 17.32 (+ )
× ×
= =
( − )
399655.7 × 17.32
=
. × . ×
= 102.768 ( )
At outer fiber
= = 60 , = − = 22.68 (− )
× ×( )
= =
( − (− ))
399655.7 × (−22.68)
=
. × . ×
= −44.857 ( )
= + = 138.578 / ( )
= + = −9.047 ( )
× × −1.4 × 10 × 17.32
= = = = −360 ( )
( − ) . × . ×
At outer fiber
= = 60 , = − = 13.44 (− )
× × −1.4 × 10 × (−22.68)
= = = = 157.14 ( )
( − (− )) . × . ×
= + = 157.14 ( )
Q.9. A steel ring of rectangular section 8 mm width by 5 mm thickness has a mean diameter of 30
cm. A narrow saw cut was made and tangential separating force of 0.5 kg each are applied at the
cut in the plane of the ring. Find the additional separation due to these forces.(E=2x106 kg/cm2.)
Solution:-
Given data:-
R= 15 cm =150mm
b= 8 mm, t= 5mm
P=0.5 kg
E=2x106 kg/cm2
1
== 83.333
12
Bending moment at any section X-X at any angle is “M”:
= (1 − cos )
As per castgliano’s theorem :
∪ 1
= =
= (1 − cos )
∪
= = (1 − cos ) (1 − cos )
Q.10. A steel spring ABC of radius R=60mm & AB of length 120mm is firmly fixed at point “c” as
shown in figure. Find the vertical deflection at point “A” neglecting the effect of shear, where take
E=2x106 kg/cm2.
Solution:-
Given data:-
= = +
1 1
= = × =
3
FOR the portion “BC”: (0<<π)
Bending moment at any distance “x” from point A is:
= ( + )
=( + )
1 1
= = ( + )×( + ) =
2
−
= ( + +2 ) = −2 + 2
2
= +4 +
2
1
= + +4 + = + ( +4 + )
3 2 3 2
1 1 10715.244
= [1152 + 12(452.389 + 288 + 56.548)] = [10715.244] =
2 × 10 × 45 × 10
= 1.1906
Q.11. A steel spring ABCD made of from a rod of diameter “d”. the semi-circular portion B to C of
radius R & straight portion AB and CD of length L is loaded by end loads P as shown in figure. Find
the increase in distance A&D due to loads.
Solution:-
/ AD
Due to symmetric
=2 ℎ ℎ ℎ ℎ
= =2× =2 + =2
= +
1 1
= = × =
3
FOR the portion “BC”: (0<<π/2)
Bending moment at any distance “x” from point A is:
= ( + )
=( + )
1 1
= = ( + )×( + ) =
2
−
= ( + +2 ) = −2 + 2
2
= +2 +
2 4
1
= + +2 + = [4 + (6 + 24 +3 )]
3 2 4 12
1
=2 = [4 + (6 + 24 +3 )]
6